These Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling are a great way to make fluffy cinnamon rolls with simple ingredients. It takes very little prep time and looks so pretty to serve. All you need is a can of apple pie filling and canned cinnamon rolls!
Try my Apple Crumble Cheesecake and my Apple Pie With Graham Cracker Crust for more apple recipes!
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You don't need to be a baker to make these cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling! The apple filling is premade and using your favorite brand of cinnamon rolls makes this the easiest way to enjoy a delicious breakfast.
These 2-ingredient apple pie cups will be a huge hit! They're perfect for breakfast or as a dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This recipe is a game changer! We're combining two of the best things - apple pie and gooey cinnamon rolls - to make this apple pie cinnamon rolls recipe! It's also a great addition Christmas morning breakfast.
Who doesn't love easy recipes? This recipe can be easily customized to your liking by adding additional spices or nuts to the filling, or by adjusting the amount of frosting used. Try these with cream cheese icing, cream cheese frosting or powdered sugar!
Ingredients You Need
- Tube of cinnamon rolls: Any package of cinnamon roll dough that comes with the frosting included, such as Pillsbury cinnamon rolls.
- Apple pie filling: Any kind will work, such as coarsely chopped apples or finely chopped apples.
Step By Step Photos
Press cinnamon rolls into muffin pan.
Spoon filling into each dough lined cup.
How To Make This Apple Cinnamon Roll Recipe
Step 1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400 °F and grease a muffin pan. You can also use a brownie pan for square pies.
Step 2. Prepare cinnamon rolls: Separate refrigerated cinnamon rolls and set aside the frosting. Press each roll into the muffin pan, forming cups.
Step 3:. Add apple pie filling: Spoon 2 tablespoons of apple pie filling into each cinnamon roll cup.
Step 4. Bake and cool: Bake for 15-20 minutes in the preheated oven until deep golden brown. Allow the rolls to cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Step 5. Prepare and drizzle icing: Microwave the reserved frosting for 8-10 seconds until thin enough to drizzle. Transfer the rolls to a serving plate and spoon the microwaved icing over them.
NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!
Using Fresh Apples
It's fall season and apple season and you want to make the filling with fresh sweet apples? You can make your own apple pie filling using peeled apple chunks (4-5 apples), 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, ½ cup of granulated sugar, ¼ cup of packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Cook the filling on the stove until the apples are tender, but not mushy. This usually takes about 10-15 minutes.
Tips
- For a more pronounced cinnamon flavor, you can sprinkle some extra cinnamon on top of the apple pie filling before rolling up the cinnamon rolls.
- Before baking, generously sprinkle brown sugar over the cinnamon roll cups filled with apple pie for an added bonus.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cinnamon Rolls With Apple Pie Filling
Yes! Try this recipe with cherry pie filling or strawberry pie filling.
Yes, you can store the baked cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. If you plan to keep them longer, refrigerate for up to a week.
Yes, you can. Place them on a tray in the freezer until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake within 1-2 months for best results.
Yes. Allow them to cool completely, wrap individually or as a batch in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, then place in a freezer-safe bag. Use within 1-2 months.
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Cinnamon Rolls With Apple Pie Filling
Ingredients
- 1.55 ounces cinnamon rolls with frosting refrigerated
- 20 ounces apple pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. You can also use a brownie pan for square cups.
- Separate the cinnamon rolls and set the icing aside. Press the cinnamon rolls into the muffin pan.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons of pie filling into each dough lined cup. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the icing to small microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered for 8-10 seconds or until thin enough to drizzle. Place rolls on serving plate and spoon icing over the rolls. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a more pronounced cinnamon flavor, you can sprinkle some extra cinnamon on top of the apple pie filling before rolling up the cinnamon rolls.
- Before baking, generously sprinkle brown sugar over the cinnamon roll cups filled with apple pie for an added bonus.
- Storing: Store the baked cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. If you plan to keep them longer, refrigerate for up to a week.
- Freezing: Allow them to cool completely, wrap individually or as a batch in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, then place in a freezer-safe bag. Use within 1-2 months.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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